McDonald's Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
This recipe will guide you through how to make McDonald's sweet and sour sauce at home. The sauce is sweet, tangy, and pairs perfectly with chicken nuggets, stir-fry, and other dishes. With a few simple ingredients and some stirring, you can make a delicious sauce that rivals the iconic fast-food version.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, white vinegar, water, apricot preserves, cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Heat the saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue to whisk the sauce until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring to achieve the classic McDonald's sweet and sour sauce color.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool before serving.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 1 cup of sweet and sour sauce.
- You can adjust the sweetness and sourness of the sauce by adding more or less sugar and vinegar, respectively.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend the sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor before heating.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- This sauce is not only great for dipping chicken nuggets, but it's also delicious as a glaze for stir-fry or as a dipping sauce for egg rolls.